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Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019 finalists announced

The finalists for the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2019 stand-up competition have been announced.

The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Competition has taken place each February since 1995 and is noted for highlighting future stand-up stars. Previous finalists of the competition include Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert, Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Jack Whitehall, Suzi Ruffell and Romesh Ranganathan.